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Building Permit Project Types
Per the CBC (California Building Code) - No building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the building official.
Our most common project types are listed below. Expand the project type to retrieve the checklist needed to complete your plan review. All plans must comply with electronic drawings and document submittal standards (PDF) or they will delay processing.
Contact us, if you do not see your project type and we can confirm if a building permit is required.
Please Note: Projects in the floodplain or floodway and those projects requiring additional permits from Planning or Environmental Management do not qualify for express review.
- Accessory Buildings
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For mechanical, pump house, storage shed, garage, pool house, etc.
Required Checklists: New Commercial Checklist (PDF) or New Residential Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential. - Agriculture Buildings
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Required Checklist: New Commercial Checklist (PDF) or New Residential Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Carports
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Required Checklist: New Commercial Checklist (PDF), New Residential Checklist (PDF) if detached or Residential Addition/Alteration Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Commercial Building - Alteration
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Required Checklist: Commercial Addition / Alteration Submittal Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select commercial - Commercial Building - New
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Required Checklist: New Commercial Building Submittal Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select commercial - Decks
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Required Checklist: New Residential Submittal Checklist (PDF)
Additional Information: Residential Decks: Designing Your Deck (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select commercial or residential - Demo
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Required Checklist: Submittal Checklist - Demolition Permit (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Electric Vehicle Charging System (EV)
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Required Checklist: Residential EV Charging Station Checklist (PDF)
Type 1 and type 2.
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Electrical Service Upgrades or New Service Panels
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Required Documents: For Commercial, Commercial Alteration Checklist (PDF). For Residential, see sample Site Plan (PDF) required on submittal.
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Entry Gate
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Required Checklist: Entry Gate Checklist (PDF)
Additional Information: Fence and Entry Structure Brochure (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Generator and Transfer Switch
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Required Checklist: Generator and Transfer Switch (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Replacement
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HVACs: For Mechanical HVAC replacement/change outs applicants may apply online.
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an Application > Online Applications - Building > HVACFor commercial buildings and/or new residential installations:
Required Documents: Title Page, Site Plan, Floor Plan and Energy documents.
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Manufactured Home on Real Property
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Additional Information:
Manufactured Home on Real Property (PDF)
Guide to Factory Built Homes (PDF)
HCD 433(A) Mobile and Manufactured Homes (PDF)
Housing and Community Development (HCD) 433 (B) Assessor Notice (PDF)
Installing Manufactured Homes on Real Property (PDF)
Manufactured Home Alterations (PDF)
Sample Site Plan (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select residential - Metal Storage Containers
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Required Checklist: New Commercial Checklist (PDF) or New Residential Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Mobile Home Park Installations
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Required Checklist: Mobile Home Park Installations (PDF)
Additional Information: For mobile home on permanent foundation.
Guide to Factory Built Homes (PDF)
HCD 433(A) Mobile and Manufactured Homes (PDF)
Housing and Community Development (HCD) 433 (B) Assessor Notice (PDF)
Mobile Home Park Worksheet (PDF)
Sample Site Plan (PDF)
Submittal Checklist: Mobile Home Park Installations (PDF)How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select residential - Outdoor Kitchens - Detached
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Required Checklist: New Commercial Checklist (PDF) or New Residential Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Pre-Manufactured Greenhouse
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Required Checklist: New Commercial Checklist (PDF) or New Residential Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Propane Tanks
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Required Checklist: Propane Tank Submittal Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Re-roofs
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Re-Roofs: For Residential re-roofs with no structural changes' applicants may apply online.
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an Application > Online Applications - Building > Roof ReplacementFor Commercial Buildings or residential structural changes:
Required Checklist: Commercial Addition/Alteration Checklist (PDF) or Residential Addition/Alteration Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Residential - Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits
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Required Checklist: New Residential Checklist (PDF)
Additional Information: Free standing only.
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select residential - Residential - Addition and/or Alteration
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Required Checklist: Residential Addition / Alteration Submittal Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select residential - Residential - Interior Alterations
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Required Checklist: Residential Addition / Alteration Submittal Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select residential - Residential - New Dwelling
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Required Checklist: New Residential Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select residential - Retaining Walls
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Required Checklist: Retaining Wall Submittal Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Siding Repair and Replacement
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Required Documents: Title Page and Site Plan
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Solar Photovoltaic Installation
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Required Checklist: Solar Photovoltaic Installation (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Swimming Pools and/or Spas - Including Repairs
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Required Checklist: Pools and Spas - Residential (PDF)
Additional Information: Swimming Pool Setbacks (PDF) and Pools Safety Notice (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select residential - Trellis, Gazebos, and Patio Covers
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Required Checklist: New Commercial Checklist (PDF) or New Residential Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Water Heater Replacement
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Required Checklist: NA
Additional Info: BayRen Residential Water Heaters 2022 Energy Code (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an Application > Online Applications - Building > Water Heater Replacement - Water Tanks
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Required Checklist: New Commercial Checklist (PDF) or New Residential Checklist (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential - Windows and Door Replacement
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Required Checklist: Commercial Addition / Alteration Submittal Checklist (PDF) or Submittal Checklist: Residential Window Replacement (PDF)
No structural alterations.
Additional Information: Windows: New or Replacement Fenestration Document (PDF) and Egress Windows (PDF)
How to Apply: Log into OPC > Building > Create an application > Submittal applications
- Select either commercial or residential
Registered users may apply for a Building Permit applications by visiting the Online Permit Center (OPC). Common FAQs for the Online Permit Center can be found here Version OptionsBuilding Permit Project TypesHeadline.
| How to register for an online permit center account? |
| How to submit an express permit/building submittal application? |
| What are the standards for electronic drawings and documents submittal? |